glkterm ☆

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Description:
Terminal-window Glk library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.0.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: glk interactive-fiction terminal library c-library

Install: brew install glkterm

About:
Glkterm is a terminal-based implementation of the Glk API, a specification for interactive text interfaces. It allows interactive fiction interpreters and other Glk applications to run in a standard terminal window. This library provides the core functionality for rendering text, managing input, and handling window layouts in a console environment.

Key Features:

Provides a terminal backend for the Glk API
Supports window splitting and text grid/buffer styles
Enables mouse support in compatible terminals
Lightweight and portable C library

Use Cases:

Running interactive fiction (IF) interpreters like Frotz in a terminal
Developing console-based applications requiring advanced text layout
Porting Glk-based software to server or headless environments

Alternatives:

libgargoyle – A more modern Glk implementation that supports multiple backends including SDL and terminal, often offering better Unicode support.
ncurses – A general-purpose terminal handling library, whereas Glkterm specifically implements the Glk API specification.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 5:53pm	1.0.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	341934d4
Sep 12, 2024 4:45am	1.0.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	831853e8